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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
I pre-ordered this title and was not left disapointed. Billy Connolly is the finest stand up comedian on the planet and the first 15 minutes is simply superb.
As usual Billy is at his best when he his simply ranting at what he thinks is stupid or unfair.
Some old subjects are covered again but this is hard to avoid with so many dvd's released and does not take anything away from a great perfomance.
Only 4 stars as i believe the various "World Tours" are better value.
As usual Billy is at his best when he his simply ranting at what he thinks is stupid or unfair.
Some old subjects are covered again but this is hard to avoid with so many dvd's released and does not take anything away from a great perfomance.
Only 4 stars as i believe the various "World Tours" are better value.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Billy Connolly is the best stand up in the country, and there are few informed comedy critics who'd disagree. He's not always hilarious but he is always engaging and even when he's not making you cry with laughter, he can take you into his world and entertain you.
This is an improvement on the disappointing 'Live In New York' and for the most part, it's just brilliant stuff. Connolly obviously has a basic structure for each show, but unlike Eddie Izzard with his faux ad-libbing, Connolly genuinely gives flight to thoughts that sometimes take him so far off track, he has to ask the audience to put him back on the right path.
I love that this was filmed in Adelaide, a lovely little Australian city often overlooked by the hustle bustle of Melbourne or Sydney. Billy loves the country too and this comes over well on this release.
A few bits fall flat: the drawn out description of the musical he'd like to make never really works, and at other times he appears more angry then funny, but Billy's admittedly an odd character and he's said before that the stage is like therapy to him; the place he can vent, and I don't mind at all that he does so.
A great gig by a truly gifted man. Decent running time too, at just under two hours. Watch the King show you how it's done.
This is an improvement on the disappointing 'Live In New York' and for the most part, it's just brilliant stuff. Connolly obviously has a basic structure for each show, but unlike Eddie Izzard with his faux ad-libbing, Connolly genuinely gives flight to thoughts that sometimes take him so far off track, he has to ask the audience to put him back on the right path.
I love that this was filmed in Adelaide, a lovely little Australian city often overlooked by the hustle bustle of Melbourne or Sydney. Billy loves the country too and this comes over well on this release.
A few bits fall flat: the drawn out description of the musical he'd like to make never really works, and at other times he appears more angry then funny, but Billy's admittedly an odd character and he's said before that the stage is like therapy to him; the place he can vent, and I don't mind at all that he does so.
A great gig by a truly gifted man. Decent running time too, at just under two hours. Watch the King show you how it's done.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
As always Billy Connelly refreshingly cuts through the crap of political correctness with his outrageously funny outlook on everyday life. It takes a real talent to hold his audience's attention & Billy still has it in bucket loads. If you've liked his previous DVD's then you'll enjoy this. My only criticism is the last sketch goes on a little too long.
He should be knighted for his contribution to British entertainment.
He should be knighted for his contribution to British entertainment.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Probably not the best, but still hilarious!
My Dad was a huge Billy Connolly fan and I remember watching him cry with laughter whilst watching his videos, especially the 'Audience with...' one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by RyanH78
WAS I WATCHING A DIFFERENT DVD?
No idea what the weary willies are on about ... must be beige-ists. Don't let them win & buy the thing!
Published 22 months ago by JCC
Some funny moments, but never really nails it
I watched a couple of clips on the internet from this show, and they were funny. So I bought the DVD.
Lets get some things out of the way. Read more
Lets get some things out of the way. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by S. Pools
Was it Something I said? Eeerrrr Yes everything!
Billy Connolly has turned into an embarassing moany old man. Uncomfortable to watch in places - he's totally lost it!
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Ms. R. Taylor
Railing against his perception of Establishment absurdities
If you would rather not hear rantings against Billy's perception of what Christians believe to be God, but that he himself doesn't believe in, you'll have to cut out a good first... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Cosy Zoe
What happened Billy??
I never had a second thought about buying any of Billy's dvd's, until now that is.
What the hell is happening to you Billy, you were like a possessed old man on this dvd,... Read more
What the hell is happening to you Billy, you were like a possessed old man on this dvd,... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by S. Hunt
One of His best
I don't know why some thought this performance poor. No doubt that this is some of his best stuff. If you liked him before you'll definately like this DVD.
Published on 5 April 2008 by BOB.T
Funniest DVD on the market
Well, it just goes to show that you can't please everyone. Here I was about to write a glowing review of Billy's latest - and I see all those earlier comments, slagging it off... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by Tim R. Haveron Jones
What a let down.
I am so used to laughing until I cry at Billy's comedy.What has happened?
At first I thought it was because I was quite put off by his out and out racism near the start - he... Read more
At first I thought it was because I was quite put off by his out and out racism near the start - he... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Mrs. S. Hair
Is Billy suffering from burn-out?
I hate to be negative, but I believe this has to be said, as Billy Connolly is a living legend, but this DVD shouldn't have been released. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2008 by Philip Lewis
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